We are all about connecting to God and with each other. We do life together in groups, ministry in teams, and serve our community in partnership with others. Whether you are a kid, student, or adult, we have a variety of ways to engage and get connected.

We are all about connecting to God and with each other. We do life together in groups, ministry in teams, and serve our community in partnership with others. Whether you are a kid, student, or adult, we have a variety of ways to engage and get connected.

LOCAL PARTNERS

We strive to make a difference in our community through partnership with others. There are many organizations around us that are doing great work. We are proud to call these organizations our partners and friends as we work together to make a difference in people’s lives.

City House/My Friends House: Emergency shelter in Collin County ministering to children in need of a place to stay. To find out more about My Friends House, contact Sherry Rackley at *protected email*.

Transitional Living Program: Helping homeless adults 18-21 with a place of residence for up to 18 months and providing coaching on how to live independently. This is a subsidy of City House.

Mendenhall Elementary: Partnering to provide mentoring, teacher appreciation, carnival and more. To find out how you can be involved, contact Cathy Billington at *protected email*.

Second Story: Helping support children in foster care in Collin County through prayer, meeting needs, mentoring and following them through finding permanency with a forever family. For more info contact Ashli Young at *protected email*, or visit www.thesecondstory.org.

My Possibilities: A day program for adults with special needs that serves Collin County and surrounding areas.

Open Table: A group of people committing one year to helping individuals and families move from poverty to wholeness and self-sufficiency. To find out more, contact Shannan McEowen at *protected email*.

Real Options for Women: Empowers women to make informed choices when facing an unplanned pregnancy through free and confidential pregnancy testing.

Allen Community Outreach: Rebuilding lives in Allen, Fairview and Lucas by providing emergency assistance for families and individuals.

Samaritan Inn: Providing a comprehensive program that meets the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Collin County.

Trusted World: Committed to providing the best resources, for free, to people or organizations who are providing services on someone else’s behalf. For more info contact Lauren Currie at *protected email*.

City Code Violations: Partnering with local City governments to help families that have been cited by the City for property standard violations. The City refers the families to us. For more info contact, Jim McGuire at*protected email*.

Supporting single mothers and their children with subsidized housing, individual case management with high accountability, vocational and life-skills training, and basic needs assistance in a caring Christian environment. For more info, visit: www.shilohplacemckinney.com

After-school program for the children at this low-income housing development that helps children with homework, teaches a Bible lesson and provides an afternoon snack. Great relationship-building opportunities. For more info, contact Carolyn Gilbert at *protected email*.

Organization whose vision is to bring unity in the Wylie area city through building partnerships with local businesses, schools, churches, government and other organizations to provide for those hurting and in need. For more info, visit: www.thebridgeconnection.org.